Snack · Italian · 15 min
Italian Sardine and Polenta Bites with Lemon-Herb Zest

- Calories
- 178
- Protein
- 13g
- Carbs
- 20g
- Fat
- 6g
Ingredients
- 98.3 g dry polenta
- 0.2 tsp olive oil
- 80 ml water
- 1 pinch salt
- 42.4 g canned sardines in tomato sauce
- 52.2 g fresh bean sprouts
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest
Method
- 01Bring 80 ml of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Slowly whisk in the dry polenta until thickened and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Spread onto a small tray to cool and firm up, then cut into 4 small bite-sized squares.
- 02Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Toast the polenta squares for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 03Place drained sardines on top of each crispy polenta bite. Garnish with fresh bean sprouts and lemon zest, then serve warm.